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In her first English-language release, TV chef and nutritionist Megumi Fujii has prepared 72 mouth-watering box lunch recipes that are easy to make but are overflowing with the hearty goodness that is essential in every Japanese bento. She focuses on sharing everyday Japanese dishes created to satiate hunger and satisfy an ever-expanding Japanese palette.

Asian grandmothers - whether of Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian, Vietnamese, or Indian descent - are the keepers of the cultural, and culinary, flame. Their mastery of delicious home-cooked dishes and comfort food makes them the ideal source for this cookbook. Author Pat Tanumihardja has assembled 130 tantalizing dishes from real Chinese fried rice to the classic Filipino Chicken Adobo to the ultimate Japanese comfort dish Oyako donburi.

From sleek, silken tofu with delicate toppings to piping-hot fried satchels in a robust sauce, tofu provides a versatile canvas for the intricate flavors and textures that Asian and vegetarian cooks have long enjoyed. America has embraced tofu as a healthy, affordable ingredient. While it has been welcomed into sophisticated mainstream dining, tofu is often hidden in Western guises and in limited applications.

Ask anyone about catering and party meals, and they will all say they wish to see dishes that are easy to make and equally easy on the eyes. For the best experiences, they also hope for a few surprises to their senses, as even little dishes and stylish decorative designs can turn a good into great. So for even the most busy of times, food coordinator Riko Yamawaki, of Tokyo's Riko's Kitchen cooking school, has compiled a treasure-trove of casually stylish dishes that will make every meal a memorable event and every party into a bash!

The Complete Book of Sushi is a definitive collection of traditional, contemporary and innovative recipes for lovers of this Japanese cuisine. Fresh and delicious, sushi is one of the healthiest foods you can eat, as it's low in fat and high in essential vitamins and minerals. Aesthetically pleasing, sushi is also surprisingly simple to make. This practical book will show you how to create beautiful and elegant sushi dishes with ease.

Nothing says a good time than a cake. So with budgets being tight, when you cannot hire a cake boss why not become your own ace of cakes by crafting a fun and stylish Deco Cake! In her English language debut, Japanese Internet sensation Junko compiles thirty-two of her most festival and stylish cake rolls for a global market.

Dinner party, movie night, potluck... Whatever the case may be, your evening will definitely benefit from this smart book of appetizers. Includes recipes such as Wasabi-flavored Steak Slices, Grilled Rice Balls, Napa Cabbage with Miso, Chicken Curry, and appetizer recipes from around the world.

Also known as the Japanese box lunch, bento is a complete meal packed with a variety of sweet and savory treats. Learn how to make over 60 dishes, each designed for portability, in Bento Love. Some of the featured recipes are Spicy Sweet Beef with Shiitake Mushrooms, Fried Mackerel, Caviar and Rice, and Vegetables and Fried Oysters. Includes a section of "add-on" dishes to supplement your box lunch.

"Edomae" means "in front of Edo," the old name of Japan's capital city. In 19th-century Edo, workers in search of quick, nutritious meals favored sushi made from freshly caught fish and vinegar-seasoned rice. Over the years, Edomae sushi became increasingly well-respected. Today, there are few written records about true Edomae sushi, but its technique and soul have been passed down from chef to chef. Now, Kikuo Shimizu, a master chef and owner of Kikuyoshi, a tiny but revered Tokyo restaurant, reveals how authentic Edomae sushi is made.

Bento books have been some of the more accessible and popular genres coming out of Japan over the last few years. Effortless Bento is essentially the bento encyclopedia, filled with hundreds of full-color photos and numerous recipes.

Those who love Japanese food know there is more to it than sukiyaki, tempura, and sushi. Homma presents an intriguing mixture of Japanese country cooking, folk tradition, and memories of growing up in Japan. Cooking methods include techniques for chopping vegetables, making udon and soba noodles, making tofu and using various tofu products, and making rich soup stocks.

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